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Is coughing normal for a dog?

Coughing is how humans clear lungs and throat of unwanted debris. But in dogs, coughing is not normal. Any cough that goes on for more than a day should be carefully considered. Dogs will cough in...

1 comment    dog training dog health dog care
Our 3 Year Old Adopted Silkie Yorkie58

House Training A Dog

Our 3 Year Old Adopted Silkie Yorkie Even thought dogs make great pets, training and taking care of these dogs is not as easy as it would first appear.  If you don't properly train then it can turn out to be...

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Little Patrick55

How to Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks

Little Patrick We have all heard old timers say, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." I cannot disagree more. Over the years, I’ve had many dogs and always more than one at a time. They have been...

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What is Your Dog Communicating when it engages in Damaging Chewing?

For hundreds of years, people have domesticated dogs to use as pets and companions.  Except in limited circumstances such as with greyhound racing or other non-household purposes, we make them and treat...

0 comments    dog training puppy training
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Your Dog is Older Now and Wiser

You give your dog a warm home and ample food in order to keep him healthy & happy. There are three other things that he needs in order to stay healthy, happy, and improve his overall quality life. First, he...

1 comment    dogs dog behavior older dogs
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Adopt an Older Dog

Adopting a puppy is easy. Everyone does it, but puppies just aren't for everyone. Puppies need to be watched 24/7. They require more vet bills, more training, and more overall care. You can't just bring a...

8 comments    dog dog adoption senior dog
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Heath Problems with Older Dogs

As most who own pets of various sorts understand, there comes a moment when we can no longer hide from the fact that our beloved animal companions are aging. The beloved dog who used to run around joyfully at...

2 comments    dog health older dog health
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Dog Beds: Consider Memory Foam for Your Dog Bed

          If you have ever slept on a memory foam bed - you know the exceptional comfort and support this revolutionary sleep materials offers. Have you considered memory foam for your dog's...

0 comments    pets dogs dog
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Lets Talk About Training Older Dogs

Many people believe that when a dog moves past the stage of being a puppy that it is a little to late to train him. These beliefs are false. Sure, it may be true that training a pup might be a little easier,...

1 comment    dogs dog older dog
The safest way to hand your dog a treat48

Taking a Treat The "Easy" Way

NILIF (Nothing in Life is Free) is not a training program, but a way to establish pack hierarchy using a simple rule that everything good comes from the leader of the pack, the dog's owner. The dog gets these...

1 comment    treats training dogs training tips
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